Survey finds 54 bird species in Jempanang, northern Badung
A 2021 field survey in Jempanang, northern Badung, documented 54 bird species and 18 tree species across riparian, plantation and forest-edge habitats…
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Pemuteran study finds uneven coral disease at five shallow-reef sites
A March 2018 survey of Pemuteran’s shallow reefs in North Bali found the lowest live-coral cover at one site and the highest coral-disease prevalence…
Sanur seagrass study estimated 66.60 tons of carbon in 322 hectares
A study published in Ecotrophic estimated that Sanur’s 322-hectare seagrass meadow stored 66.60 tons of carbon in plant biomass during a June 2014-Feb…
Inside Nusa Penida’s 20,057-hectare marine conservation area
Indonesia’s 2014 ministerial decision established the Nusa Penida Marine Conservation Area as a 20,057-hectare marine tourism park and set its outer c…
Bali Says 88.3 Kilometres of Coastline Remain Affected by Abrasion
Bali’s public works office said 88.3 kilometres of the island’s 437.70-kilometre coastline remained affected by abrasion after earlier satellite monit…
Denpasar air quality around 18–19 September shows elevated PM2.5
Available international air-quality services reported moderate to poor pollution levels in Denpasar around 18–19 September 2026, with PM2.5 as the mai…
Bali moves to tighten environmental rules in key tourism areas
Bali is moving toward stricter environmental standards in key tourism hubs, including new open‑space and waste‑management rules for resorts and planne…
Gilimanuk to Add CCTV After Illegal Dumping Near Prehistoric Museum
Authorities in Gilimanuk, Jembrana, plan to clean up an illegal dumping site near Museum Prasejarah Gilimanuk and install CCTV, lighting and fencing a…
Bali Faces Flood and Water Stress as Demand Hits 4.06 Billion Cubic Metres
Bali’s annual water demand has been reported at 4.06 billion cubic metres, while climate warnings point to a growing mix of flood, drought and coastal…
Hanif urges regions to study Denpasar, Badung waste-sorting model
Deputy Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has urged regions across Indonesia to learn from waste-sorting and school-based was…
Bali pitches 45 MWp solar and blue-carbon assets at ICBS 2026
Governor I Wayan Koster used the Indonesia Carbon and Biodiversity Summit 2026 in Nusa Dua to pitch Bali’s solar, blue-carbon, agricultural and forest…
Tourism’s 65% share of Bali’s water use meets tougher 2026 rules
Tourism is estimated to consume more than 65% of Bali’s freshwater, with demand concentrated in the island’s south.
Bali’s Drought Response Reaches 529 Households, With Canggu Off the Tanker List
BPBD Bali data reported in late August and early September showed 529 households affected by drought, with water deliveries concentrated outside Badun…
Adopt-a-Coral expands restoration across Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area
The Coral Triangle Center’s Adopt-a-Coral program has grown from one site in Ped Village to a multi-site effort across the Nusa Penida Marine Protecte…
Study highlights support and ecotourism value in Ngurah Rai mangrove park
A 2026 peer-reviewed study on Bali’s Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park finds strong community support for mangrove conservation and a high estimated ecotou…
